Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist - Limerick Cancer Centre
Location: Limerick Cancer Centre
Job type: Permanent
Overview of role:
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
*
* Maintains an atmosphere of
caring, concern and support for patients of all age ranges, visitors,
medical staff and co-workers on a consistent basis.
* Delivers prescribed radiotherapy treatment according treatment plan.
* Provides safety in patient care through the consistent practice of Departmental Procedures for treatment administration. Recognises deviation from prescribed treatment delivery and reports all deviations to the Physics team.
* Assures the quality of
treatment delivery through the complete and accurate documentation of
treatment records.
* Assures the quality and
consistency of treatment by acquiring, interpreting and evaluating
electronic images and implementing any required changes according to
departmental procedures. Explains treatment procedures to patient
and/or family. Refers medical questions to appropriate personnel.
* At the request of a Radiation
Oncologist, performs CT simulation/clinical mark ups after identifying and
performing the optimal and most appropriate immobilization procedure for
the specific patient. Responsible for the administration of oral contrast
and IV contrast (with additional competencies) agents requested by a
Radiation Oncologist for simulation procedures.
* Performs measurements for
use during treatment calculation. Collects and documents data acquired
during the simulation procedure and accurately inputs this data into ARIA.
* Assists in the orientation
and supervision of students during clinical rotations. Assists the
appointed Student Liaison Radiation Therapists in evaluation of student
performance.
* Assists as needed in all
treatment-related procedures. Assists at other UPMC Ireland locations as
needed.
* Uses effective communication
techniques and interpersonal skills to provide explanations for
treatment-related procedures. Responds effectively to patient concerns.
Observes patients for expected and unexpected reactions to treatments and
communicates this to appropriate staff members. Reinforces patient
education/side effect management information and indicates non-compliance
* to medical/nursing staff.
* Performs and documents daily
and weekly QA activity for assigned equipment. Documents findings outside
the range established by Physics. Notifies the Physics team immediately of
findings outside the normal range of operations. Participates in programs
to measure and improve the quality of care within the Department. Assists
and attends departmental QA meetings.
* Attends multidisciplinary
team meetings for coordination of patient care.
* Completes the daily treatment
schedule. Maintains an accurate record of procedures, including billing
information and codes.
* Maintains a safe, orderly
treatment room.
* Provides on-call coverage for
the treatment of patients in emergency situations.
* Oversees the day to day
running of treatment units and CT unit. Ensures the smooth running of the
daily list and adequate skill/grade mix cover of Radiation Therapists
working on the unit.
* Work alongside more junior
members of staff, make decisions and take responsibility for those
decisions made relating to treatment of individual patients.
* Trains and supervises more
junior Radiotherapy staff and ensures competencies in the different areas
are complete.
* Is involved in the individual
performance review process and contributes to the implementation of staff
development.
* Assists the Clinical
Specialist team in developing and implementing new technology and
procedures while providing a leadership role to staff in managing and
implementing such change.
* Maintains familiarity with
the administrative tasks associated with the running of the Department,
such as billing and scheduling procedures and generation of statistical
reports, providing cover for these tasks as necessary.
* Be responsible for your own
continuous professional development in line with the state registration
guidelines of CORU.
Standard Responsibilities
* Performs in accordance with
system-wide competencies/behaviours.
* Performs other duties as
assigned.
* Lives the UPMC Values
Qualifications & Experience:
Qualifications:
Candidates on receipt of application must have:
* Completion of a qualification in Radiation Therapy recognised by the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU
* Maintain annual registration with CORU.
Experience:
* Have a minimum of 6 years fulltime (or an
aggregate of 6 years) post qualification clinical experience.
Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge:
* Acts in accordance
with the vision, mission, and values of the company and in compliance with
the corporate policies, JCI and HIQA quality standards
Equal
Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment
for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program
that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities
for all our colleagues.
Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay
and premium pay where applicable.
Benefits –
Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension
Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover
for all employees up to the age of 66.
Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of
UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible
working opportunities to support you to work around external family
commitments.
Development
and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach
their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About
UPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical
centre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through
clinical and technological innovation, research and education.
UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across
continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated
network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and
Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty
services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to
more people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since
2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in
Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in
Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at
the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy
locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across
UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and
Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's
Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.